Alexandria VA Activities: Local Tips from Our Staff

Experience lesser known Alexandria VA activities like someone who has lived here for years. One of the wonders of travel is getting off the beaten path and discovering hidden gems. But how do you find those special places? Ask a local. Hotel Monaco helps you make the most of your Alexandria stay by sharing our staff's favorite picks and insider tips.

We asked our intrepid staff: If you had only two days in Alexandria, what would you do? Take a peek, have some fun and Live Like a Local.

One of a kind

Jessy Scott

Assistant Director of Housekeeping

My great-grandfather worked at the Torpedo Factory when it actually manufactured torpedo's. Now it serves as a home to 82 local artists studios right on the water.

Geranio's Ristorante is the best food I have had since I studied in Italy. You can even get 10% off entrees before 7pm and after 9:30pm!

Drink

Dominique Alexander

Guest Service Represenative

Flying Fish which has killer a "Sushi Happy Hour", a speakeasy room and a wide variety of domestic and imported beers for the beer lovers!

PX Lounge's 1940s style and their signature cocktails, created by their infamous mixologist Todd Thrasher, are to die for!